Carter was a castaway on Survivor: Philippines and a member of the Kalabaw tribe. He formed an alliance early on with both Penner and Jeff Kent (although he was initially on board with Jeff’s plan to oust Penner). Early on, Kalabaw remained safe due to their tribal immunity wins. On Day 11, Matsing dissolved and Denise joined the tribe. The next day, Dana quit the game, giving Carter’s side the numbers, and even more so when Denise joined his alliance. At the merge, Carter stuck with Jeff, betraying Jonathan by joining in the vote to oust R.C.. Jeff was voted out the second tribal council at the merge, forcing Carter to reform his alliance with Penner, which now put him in the majority alliance, along with Denise, Malcolm, Lisa, and Michael.